Toddler Group (opens on St Cuthbert's, Fulwood)
Starts at 10am. Times, prices and tickets are on the organiser's own page.
For when the forecast falls apart in and around Preston. Everything here is under a roof, or has enough indoor space to be worth the drive anyway.
Starts at 10am. Times, prices and tickets are on the organiser's own page.
informal group for parents, carers and their pre school children
A weekly group during term time for babies, tots and their carers.
A grotto beside Meadow Lake: decorate a Christmas cookie and make a craft while you wait, then a five minute slot with Father Christmas and a toy from his workshop. Adults do not need tickets, only the children. Service dogs only, so the family spaniel stays home.
A 55 minute return steam trip from Preston Riverside along the old docks line, with Santa, Mother Christmas and the elves working the carriages. It starts in the museum building with festive activities, every child gets a plush toy steam engine, juice, a baked treat and an activity book, and adults get a mince pie.
Meet Father Christmas by the log fire at Hoghton Tower, then visit his toy workshop for a gift. Each child ticket includes one adult. A £7 lunch bag for children can be pre-booked.
A private few minutes with a Victorian Father Christmas in the candlelit parlour at Samlesbury Hall, for up to four children aged 10 and under. One adult per child goes free. Two Sundays only.
Breakfast at Kestrel Kitchen in the floating visitor village, with Santa going table to table, photos, and a gift for every child with a ticket. Unlimited tea, coffee and juice, vegan and halal options, and it is shared long tables, so you will be making friends. The gifts are for child tickets only, so a free under-2 goes home empty-handed.
Cinderella, a traditional panto by Initiate Theatre in the Guild Lounge at Preston Guild Hall, running 16 to 31 December. Prices and times are on the booking site.